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Corn Dogs

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"I made up this recipe many years ago, because I loved the corn dogs you buy at carnivals but could not find a recipe for them. Great served with mustard."
Corn Dogs Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 221 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 16 corndogs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters
  • 16 wooden skewers

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk.
  2. Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.
  3. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 8, 2006 by lori 
These are awesome. Since the hot dogs are smooth, you need to roll them in flour first. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2008 by Amanda 
Very yummy. I've found that putting the prepared batter in a drinking glass helps ease the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 19, 2007 by taxi 44 
I loved that I could use good quality kosher hotdogs. You don't always know the quality of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2007 by KISSIEPOOH 
Wonderful recipe!!! Roll your hotdog in corn starch first. It will prevent your batter from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2008 by Keri 
As a former carney, I LOVE these! The one thing I miss most about being a part of a traveling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2004 by MONNIEK 
Quick and delicious! Make mini's by cutting the wieners first, and using the fry daddy. I may... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 20, 2003 by dani 
I was really surprised when I found out that I had everything to make homemade corndogs on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 24, 2007 by sweetslady 
Great recipe! We all enjoyed it along with some homemade onion rings also on this site! I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 20, 2003 by queen of cakes 
Great recipe. They taste just like the ones at the fair! I had been searching for a recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 17, 2006 by sadiesmom 
Tasted great! My husband was raving!!! Dry the dogs before coating and the batter sticks just... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Corn Dogs

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 310

  • Total Fat: 22.3g
  • Cholesterol: 49mg
  • Sodium: 685mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 9.2g

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